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Description
For our location in Uxbridge, we are looking for a German Speaking - Senior Accountant
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 dependant on experience
As a Senior Accountant, you are a key point of contact within the Finance team, ensuring that financial statements are prepared reliably and on time. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, perform account reconciliations, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
Company Benefits:
1. Private Healthcare after 12 months service
2. Employee supported volunteering
3. Enhanced family leave provisions
4. Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
5. Company sick pay
6. Employee recognition scheme
7. Generous employee referral scheme
8. Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way)
9. Access to state-of-the-art technology
10. Global presence and opportunities worldwide
11. Long Service Programme
Your responsibilities
12. Independent handling of day-to-day financial accounting (general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank)
13. Ad hoc projects and reporting
14. Preparation of and support with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) (IFRS knowledge is an advantage)
15. Account reconciliations, clarification of outstanding items, as well as maintenance and analysis of general ledger accounts
16. Fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations
17. Preparation of VAT returns and support with tax-related questions
18. Support in payment transactions (payment runs, monitoring, posting)
19. Support during audits and collaboration with tax advisors and external auditors
20. Close coordination with specialist departments and contribution to the further development and optimization of accounting processes
What you bring
21. Completed commercial training (e.g. industrial clerk) or training as a tax clerk
22. Further qualification as a Certified Accountant (IHK)
23. Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, ideally in the general ledger
24. Confident handling of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), as well as account reconciliations and accruals
25. Very good Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle, DATEV; Easyjob is an advantage)
26. Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) is an advantage
27. Independent, structured, and reliable way of working, combined with a strong quality awareness
28. Strong team spirit, communication skills, and enjoyment of working with cross-functional interfaces
29. Very good German skills and good written and spoken English skills
We look forward to receiving your application, including your availability and salary expectations. You are welcome to send it by email to recruitment-de@encoreglobal.com or submit it directly via our careers page at https://internationaljobs.encoreglobal.com/. If you have any further questions about the position, please feel free to contact us by phone at +49-6142789-2352 at any time.
Does this sound like your next step?
Then we look forward to receiving your application and creating unforgettable events together!
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